The use of textiles as home furnishings has been around since the Stone Age. Archaeologists discovered the existence of coarsely woven fabrics in the Middle East and South America along with crude needles often made from bone. Today textiles are an accepted part of everyday life, especially in clothing and home furnishings. However, more recently […]
Want to add textiles to your interior design? There are several things you ought to know. First, textile art should not come as an afterthought when decorating a house. They are not to be taken as finishing elements but rather as vital components of the entire home décor. The truth is, your house interior décor […]
Textile art is a craft that uses animals, synthetic fibres, and plants to create decorative or practical projects. Since the beginning of civilisation, textile art has been an essential part of human life. Sources, such as plants, animals, and insects, provide materials for textile art. So, people must consider these sources and develop textile techniques. […]
Textile art design in the Americas dates back to native inhabitants who made ceremonial and decorative works, using animal fibers, plants, and other m
Within the intricate colours, patterns, fabrics, and stitching, there is a relief for thousands of patients who turn to textile art to heal from emotional pain or debilitating illness. Making textile art helps patients to release deep and troublesome feelings through art, which they may not express verbally. More than 30 studies have shown that […]
Textiles have been around for as long as a civilisation can be traced. The fact that many of them are naturally occurring means that they were sitting there all along, waiting to be discovered. Textiles have retained their basic form, with few modifications happening along the way as artificial fibres came to being. Definition Art […]
Historically, textile fabrication has been part of people’s lives, providing them with protection, costuming, comfort, decoration and even shelter. In an era where rapid production, consumption and isolation are the order of the day, many contemporary textile artists tend to veer towards manual practices, which calls for patience. Whether these artists are creating their own […]
In recent years, knitting and crocheting artists are using the medium to define social and political views, showcase popular trends, and express creat
The practice of integrating multiple textiles into artistic pieces is resurfacing. Using varying textile designs to express themes, artists throughout
Using art as a means of creative expression, several contemporary artists are breaking down barriers by melding new ideas with traditional embroidery